{"product_id":"geriatric-rehabilitation-for-the-physical-therapist-assistant-9781041224426","title":"Geriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jennifer Bottomley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant\u003c\/em\u003e recognizes the growing role of the PTA in a variety of heath care settings from acute to home to long-term care settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efocuses on the clinically relevant assessment, treatment, and management of the geriatric population. Pathological manifestations commonly seen in the elderly patient are addressed from a systems perspective, as well as a focus on what is seen clinically and how it affects function. Each pathological area covered includes: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreening, assessment, and evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreatment prescription\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoal setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModification of treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnticipated outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePsychosocial, pharmacological, and nutritional elements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters also include suggested treatment interventions techniques, tips, and options, Pearls that highlight important chapter information, and appendices and study aids. The organization and presentation of the practical, hands-on components of interventions, assessments, and decision-making skills make this a go-to text for the PTA to administer comprehensive geriatric care at each point along the continuum of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeriatric Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant \u003c\/em\u003eis a key text for students and those practicing in geriatric populations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47772932636823,"sku":"9781041224426","price":5150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781041224426.webp?v=1777976720","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/geriatric-rehabilitation-for-the-physical-therapist-assistant-9781041224426","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}